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Complete the Pair - Shading & Design Example

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning, topic 4.4.1

Complete the Pair - Shading

In this worked example, we will look at the type of question in which the shading of the shape is the important similarity.

Question

Question

  • Does shape A, B, C or D complete the pair?
Start with the complete pair

Start with the complete pair

  • The first arrow shows the pattern you need to use in order to choose the correct answer.
Look for patterns in lines ❌

Look for patterns in lines ❌

Look for patterns in dots ✅

Look for patterns in dots ✅

Look for patterns in shape ✅

Look for patterns in shape ✅

Consider the second pair

Consider the second pair

  • We now need to apply the same pattern to the second pair to work out which image completes the pair.
Apply the pattern

Apply the pattern

  • By applying the pattern, we have found the form of the correct image.
Give the correct answer

Give the correct answer

  • Shape C is the correct answer as it matches the pattern of dots turning to solid colour, as well as the pattern of changing shape.

Test yourself on Complete the Pair - Shading & Design Example

  • What pattern can you see in the first pair of images?

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